What tube stem length do I need for my LHT?
03-15-10, 07:24 AM
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What tube stem length do I need for my LHT?
Hello!
Making a purchase today and I need to order some spare tubes for my LHT. What presta stem length comes on these.....32mm or 48mm?
Also, one of the reasons I opted for the 26" wheel was for availability of that size of tube/tire just about anywhere. But, having presta tubes just seems to contradict that. I don't think I could get anything but schrader at a Walmart or hardware store. Have most of you kept the Presta or has anyone had the rims drilled for Schrader? This just confuses me.
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Making a purchase today and I need to order some spare tubes for my LHT. What presta stem length comes on these.....32mm or 48mm?
Also, one of the reasons I opted for the 26" wheel was for availability of that size of tube/tire just about anywhere. But, having presta tubes just seems to contradict that. I don't think I could get anything but schrader at a Walmart or hardware store. Have most of you kept the Presta or has anyone had the rims drilled for Schrader? This just confuses me.
Thanks!
03-15-10, 08:40 AM
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IMHO Schrader is the way to go. Easy to find everywhere, use any kind of pump or compressor, and most importantly not as fragile as a Presta valve. I'll admit I have broken a Presta valve or two using a hand pump in my 35+ years of riding and while the "born in Spandex" crowd will say it's a stupid mistake, it does happen to more people than are willing to admit. Schrader is pretty much fool proof and way more appropriate (I think) on a utility bike.
It's easy to have your rims drilled out to accept Schrader valves.
It's easy to have your rims drilled out to accept Schrader valves.
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Both! Drill your rims for presta and get a set of "presta stem savers":
https://wheelsmfg.com/content/view/513/38/
You then have the option of running schrader or presta. The insert goes into the rim from the tube side.
https://wheelsmfg.com/content/view/513/38/
You then have the option of running schrader or presta. The insert goes into the rim from the tube side.
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Both! Drill your rims for presta and get a set of "presta stem savers":
https://wheelsmfg.com/content/view/513/38/
You then have the option of running schrader or presta. The insert goes into the rim from the tube side.
https://wheelsmfg.com/content/view/513/38/
You then have the option of running schrader or presta. The insert goes into the rim from the tube side.
Just what I was thinking.... I already added a pair of these to my cart.
Now, as far as what valve stem length for presta for these adventurer rims.......anyone?
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Either will work but I'm sure you can get by with the smaller of the two since you don't have a high profile rim.
+1 on drilling out a rim and being able to use either valve stem.
+1 on drilling out a rim and being able to use either valve stem.
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Thanks guys! That is the way I'll go. I ordered the stem savers. I have to take the bike in for free adjustment before I leave for our trip so I will just have them drill out for me then. My husband and son both have schrader and if I switched it would save me from having to use adapters or switching the pump each time.
03-15-10, 05:42 PM
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Thanks guys! That is the way I'll go. I ordered the stem savers. I have to take the bike in for free adjustment before I leave for our trip so I will just have them drill out for me then. My husband and son both have schrader and if I switched it would save me from having to use adapters or switching the pump each time.
